CIBTM 2014 concluded on Friday and was held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from September 17-19. The tradeshow attracted 5,300 industry professionals from China and abroad and boasted an increased exhibition space (up by 33 per cent), 449 exhibitors representing 35 countries and regions and a record number of international hosted buyers. The 424 hosted buyers enjoyed a pre-show tour of Beijing, taking in the Summer Palace, a rickshaw ride through the HuTong area and the Chinese Royal Gastronomy Museum. CIBTM also presents a comprehensive lineup of suppliers, including destination management companies, destinations, convention bureaus, hotels, technology suppliers, cruises lines and MICE services. Sallie Coventry, portfolio director of IBTM Global Events for Reed Travel Exhibitions said: “China continues to be a key focus for our business, resulting from an ever growing confidence in the Chinese business events market.” Read More
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